Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'African Gold'
'African Gold' is an upgright, medium sized evergreen shrub featuring soft golden green foliage, and small white flowers early in the year. Known as the 'Winter Heath' or 'Alpine Heath', and originating from the European Alps it is used to high altitudes and very cold temperatures. It will grow as happily on soils containing lime, or any well draining fertile soil. All heathers have fibrous roots and these dislike compaction. Remember to plant in full sun to get best flowering results.
- Beautiful golden evergreen foliage
- White bell-shaped flowers in April and May
- Attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Easy to grow
- Height 100cm - Spread 60cm
Winter Heath, Alpine Heath
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EAN code8719323543942
- Pot Size12cm
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourWhite
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthApril, May
- Foliage ColourGold, Green
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height100cm
- Spread60cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy, Columnar / Upright
- Plant TypeHeather
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Garden Edging, Ground Cover, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Scented Flowers
- SunlightFull Sun
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